Executive Chef and B - Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport (Finance)

Take the lead as the Executive Chef & B at Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport , where your culinary expertise and vision will redefine our guest experience. In this dynamic role, you'll oversee the both the F&B as well as culinary program, crafting innovative menus and beverage pairings that cater to a diverse clientele. Collaborate with a talented team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport located just a half mile from Miami International Airport and less than 10 minutes to downtown Miami. This beautiful property offers 318 rooms, 12,000 square feet of meeting space, Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast, Evening Reception, In-Suite Dining and Grill 305, featuring the finest steaks and casual Miami hotel dining! We are looking for a talented Chef with at least 4 years of supervisory/management experience, who is ready to take their career to the next level.

AnExecutive Chef and Bdirects and organizes the activities of the Food & Beverage Departments, including but not limited to the Kitchen, Restaurants, Banquets, and Bars to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service. Responsible for all food planning, preparation, production, and control for all food outlets and banquet facilities, to meet Hilton's standards of quality.

What will I be doing?

• Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food & Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation.
• Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the variousfoodandbeveragesub departmentssuchasrestaurants, kitchens, stewards, etc., including monitoring and, when necessary, develop and implement schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve profitable results.
• Participate and assistwithExecutive SousChefandRestaurantManagersin;thecreationandmerchandisingof attractive menus to attract a predetermined customer market; establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives; setting desired standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotions. With the goal to maximize food and beverage department profitability.
• Implement effective controls of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments and monitor the food and beverage budget to ensure efficient operation and ensuring expendituresstaywithinbudgetlimitations,includingachievingbudgetedrevenue,labor costsand operational expenses.
• Regularly review and evaluate the degree of guest satisfaction of the individual outlets, to recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever a change in demand occurs, guest dissatisfaction is apparent, or a change in the competitive environment require such changes.Investigate and resolve food quality and service complaints.
• Develop, along with assistance from department heads the necessary operating tools and incidentals to modern management principles such as budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications,recipes,menuabstracts,foodproductioncontrols,job descriptions, etc.
• Insure compliancewithallHiltonHotelsCorporationpoliciesandproceduresthatrelateto food and beverage, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversee hiring,training,supervision,development,disciplineandcounseling ofallculinary and restaurant teammembers,accordingtoHiltonpoliciesandprocedures.
• Monitor team performance, product quality and production flow while fostering continuous improvement where necessary.
• Auditfoodstoreroomitemsanddirectitemstomaintainconsistentqualityproductsthat ensure adherence to all health code requirements. Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen(s) including walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers.
• Special projects and assignments for continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. and #1 Best Workplaces for Women List - 5th Year In a Row.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrivepersonally and professionallyin a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Health insurance
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supportiveparental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education :Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

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